Round_6_Questions_and_Answers_M1061_Solicitation_W15QKN-17-R-0041.docx

Round 6 Questions and Answers M1061 Solicitation W15QKN-17-R-0041

45) Our proposal person was reviewing the "Round 5 questions & Answers" and was unable to find the R17J2008 in the TDPL. Is this something that can be provided?

Response: R17J2008 will be forthcoming as it was left out of the solicitation TDP. An extension to the proposal due date has also been granted to July 13, 2017 3:00 PM EST.

46) Please provide the version of DTL13008600 that contains the shot distribution requirement in Table 1, and NOR R17J2008 document, referenced in the answer to Question 44.

Response: The shot distribution Table 1 will be provided within forthcoming R17J2008 as mentioned in question #45.

47) Because of procurement lead times for some materials that vary from 12 months to as much as 24 months, there appears to be a disconnect in the USG’s desired IMS of first lot delivery 60 days after FAT approval. Would the USG clarify if it expects the contractors to procure production material in advance of FAT approval and bear the risk of those costs if the USG were to terminate the contract for convenience? If that was not the USG’s intent, would the USG consider incorporating FAR 52.209-3 Alt II and FAR 52.209-4 Alt II giving the Contractor the ability to request written authorization to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules?

Response: Please reference previous questions # 24 and #30 and #31: Upon further consideration the government has decided to include Clauses FAR 52.209-3 Alt II and FAR 52.209-4 Alt II in the solicitation. Amendment 0006 will be forthcoming and both clauses will be amended into the solicitation.

48) Question 31 related to Progress Payments. There have been several additional queries regarding Progress Payments, the USG has decided to insert the following two Progress Payments Clauses:

FAR Clause 52.232-13: Notice of Progress Payments and FAR Clause 52. 232-16: Progress Payments.

It should be noted that by inserting this clause does not guarantee progress payments will be approved as this is dependent upon a formal request to the contracting office at post award and is also dependent on the whether the Offeror has an approved accounting system in accordance with USG requirements. This decision will be determined once a Pre-Award Survey is conducted by USG. Forthcoming Amendment 0006 will incorporate this change.